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“A Beautiful Neighborhood“

Gramercy Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Manhattan. It is located in a quiet corner and attracts fewer tourists than the nearby East Village and Soho. The neighborhood is bordered on the south by Union Square, to the west by the Flatiron District, and north by 23rd Street. While ot all...
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Gramercy Park is one of the most beautiful areas of Manhattan. It is located in a quiet corner and attracts fewer tourists than the nearby East Village and Soho. The neighborhood is bordered on the south by Union Square, to the west by the Flatiron District, and north by 23rd Street. While ot all areas are as quaint as that immediately surrounding the park, it is still a nice place to live and quieter than other parts of Manhattan.

The tree-lined streets are filled with quaint brownstones and town homes. Gramercy Park is a privately owned enclave built in the 1800s. It is off-limits unless you are a resident of the area and pay a $350 "key fee." While you can't get into the park itself, you can take a lovely walk around the park taking in all the beautiful buildings which surround it. Spring and fall are especially nice times of the year for such a stroll. Whenever I walk around the neighborhood, I imagine myself as part of a Henry James novel since most of the buildings retain much of their architectural history. The Gramercy area was named a historic district in the 1960s.

The area is highly expensive and the residents not very friendly viewing those who visit as trespassers on their perceived private sanctuary. The iron gates that surround the park are a very real reminder that strangers are not welcome. The area does not boast many amenities, although most residents probably have maids who venture along Third Avenue, a block east, for any need items.

Pete's Tavern, New York's oldest continuously operating bar opened in 1864 and continues to serve some of the best Italian cuisine. The restaurant has been featured in many television shows such as Seinfeld, Law and Order, Sex and the city, and the Food Network. It is also the home of such famous journalists as Jimmy Breslin and Pete Hamill.
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LisaAnnBurke • Jan 12, 2011

“Only the Best“

Ive lived in New York for a total of 8 years. 4 Years at NYU, two years in Brooklyn Heights, and 2 years and counting in Gramercy. Gramercy has a private park, you need to be a resident OR stay at the Gramercy Park Hotel to get in. This reminds me of my hometown, Lockport IL, except theres a lot ...
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Ive lived in New York for a total of 8 years. 4 Years at NYU, two years in Brooklyn Heights, and 2 years and counting in Gramercy. Gramercy has a private park, you need to be a resident OR stay at the Gramercy Park Hotel to get in. This reminds me of my hometown, Lockport IL, except theres a lot more people than 24,000. The people here are friendly, and if you love nightlife, the East Village is very close.
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